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As COP31 gets underway, researchers warn that countries can obstruct climate negotiations without openly rejecting action – using funding disputes, weakened commitments and procedural tactics to delay progress.

12 Nov 2026

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The first report card on the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal framework was issued at this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, and the marks were dismal. The problem is not a lack of targets, but a global financial system that pays to destroy nature and penalises those who protect it.

Downtown Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s experience connecting mainland China with international markets gives it a foundation to shape the next phase of technological development to bridge regulatory differences, foster international cooperation and ensure the benefits of innovation are more widely shared.

A view of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Eksklusif As climate risks, energy transition and shifting market expectations reshape the business environment, Malaysia’s ability to compete will increasingly depend on how quickly its companies can adapt.

29 September 2026

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13 Julai 2026

Terengganu floods

15 Jun 2026

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25 Mei 2026

Telok Ayer, Singapore

22 Mei 2026

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4 Mei 2026

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24 April 2026

Citizens in Tuvalu wait for cargo to be unloaded

16 Mac 2026

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21 Januari 2026

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12 Januari 2026

A two speed world is emerging in ESG

26 Disember 2025

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1 Disember 2025

Fossil fuel funeral

20 November 2025

Australia outback and road into the unknown

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18 November 2025

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12 November 2025

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